damned
/dæmd/ (bre, ipa) · [dˈæmd] /dæmd/ (ame, ipa) · [dˈæmd] /ˈdam(d)/ (ame, mw)
damned — adjective
- damnedpositive
- damnedercomparative
- damndestsuperlative
1. used as a swear word before a noun to show that you are angry or annoyed about s
used as a swear word before a noun to show that you are angry or annoyed about someone or something — for example, cursing at a broken car or complaining about noisy neighbours
The damned car broke down again on the way to the airport.
collocation: damned + noun for expressing anger
Where is the damned key? I have been searching for ten minutes.
Kofi kicked the damned printer after it jammed for the third time.
The damned neighbours are playing loud music again at two in the morning.
It is a damned if you do and damned if you do not situation with my boss.
The kids left their damned dirty boots right in the middle of the hallway.
文法句型
damned + noun
用法筆記
Also appears in the fixed expression 'damned if you do, damned if you don't', which describes a situation where every choice leads to a bad result. A mild swear word — stronger than 'darned' but less offensive than stronger expletives.
常見錯誤
2. used to add strong emotion and make what you say more forceful, meaning complete
used to add strong emotion and make what you say more forceful, meaning complete or extreme — for example, calling someone a damned fool or saying you do not care a damned bit
Mateo is a damned fool for quitting his job without having another one lined up.
pattern: damned + noun describing a person negatively
Nadia does not give a damned bit of attention to what the critics say about her.
That was a damned stupid thing to do in the middle of a serious meeting.
The whole damned mess was caused by a single wrong number in the report.
文法句型
damned + noun
用法筆記
Functions as an intensifier before nouns or adjectives. Common in fixed expressions such as 'I don't give a damned' (I do not care at all).
常見錯誤
3. sent by God to suffer forever in hell after death because of sins committed duri
sent by God to suffer forever in hell after death because of sins committed during life
In medieval paintings, damned souls are often shown burning in flames.
collocation: damned + soul
The preacher warned that dishonest people would be damned for their sins.
Many old religious texts describe the suffering of the damned in vivid detail.
The novel tells the story of a damned spirit trying to find peace after death.
文法句型
the + damned
damned + soul
用法筆記
The religious sense is now rare in everyday speech. Used most often in historical, literary, or theological contexts. Not a swear word in this sense.
damned — noun
1. souls that religious teachings say are punished forever in hell because of the s
souls that religious teachings say are punished forever in hell because of the sins they committed during their life
Dante's poem describes a journey through hell where the damned are tortured for their sins.
pattern: the + damned as collective plural noun
The old painting shows angels separating the saved from the damned at the end of the world.
In the sermon the priest spoke of the endless suffering awaiting the damned in hell.
Legends tell of a boatman who carries the souls of the damned across a dark river.
- the condemned
more general, not specifically religious; 'the condemned prisoners'
- the lost
religious contexts; 'the lost souls of hell'
- the saved
direct opposite in Christian theology; 'the saved go to heaven'
- the blessed
those granted eternal peace
文法句型
the + damned (as plural noun)
用法筆記
Always used with 'the' as a collective plural noun referring to a group of people. Not used in singular ('a damned' as a noun).
常見錯誤
damned — adverb
1. used before an adjective or adverb to make the meaning stronger, expressing stro
used before an adjective or adverb to make the meaning stronger, expressing strong feeling or a very high degree of something
Zayd made a damned good point during the meeting about the budget cuts.
pattern: damned + adjective for emphasis
The food at that little restaurant is damned tasty and very cheap too.
Mira ran damned fast and still missed the last train by less than a minute.
Inês played the piano damned well for someone who had only been learning for a year.
文法句型
damned + adjective
damned + adverb
用法筆記
Functions as a strong intensifier before adjectives and adverbs. Less common in formal writing. 'Damned good' is a very common fixed pairing.